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From 0 – Me in 60 Seconds
What's your default change response? Do you move from 0 - Me in 60 seconds? You're not alone. As part of our threat detection response during any perceived threat our amygdala kicks in and spirals us into a reactive state, rather than a constructive state. Put simply,...
If people are our greatest assets, why then do we treat them like consumables?
If people are our greatest assets, why then do we treat them like consumables? Under the Financial Management Act, public sector entities are required to develop comprehensive asset management plans for each of the significant assets used in the operation of...
Psychological Safety – The Foxes Trap
Psychological Safety – The Foxes Trap Ever been lured into the foxes trap only to get your head bitten off? A common workplace scenario is a Boss who says "it's a safe space to speak up" when in fact it's a wicked trap and those who are courageous enough to speak up...
Workload Management – The New Black
Unmanageable workload continues to be a major work-related stress risk. I refer to this chronic problem as 'normalised work overload' and whilst managing this is not on-trend yet, I propose it absolutely should be. Workplace mental injury claims are skyrocketing - in...
Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace – Barriers to Maturity
In my work across organisations, I have identified six distinct barriers to organisations progressing this transformation work or maturing in line with the mentally healthy workplace maturity model below. To succeed, you must understand and address these barriers...
Are you Leading or Managing?
Are you Leading or Managing? I recall (with horror) my early management career. I had an outdated view of what it was to be a manager and felt my job was to manage the people. Make sure they were doing the right thing, checking in on them and trying to make them work...
Dentistry, Workplace Conflict and Courage
Dentistry, Workplace Conflict and Courage I have a rational fear of going to the dentist. No, that’s not a typo - I believe my fear is completely rational. I mean honestly, who likes having people stick their fists in their mouth and apply all sorts of...
Why Mandatory Training Programs Aren’t the Answer
In organisations of low maturity (see maturity model below), most psychological harm prevention activity tends to centre around an annual mandatory training program that is transactional and compliance-focused.Bullying, harassment, discrimination are generally the...
Dinosaurs, Rainbows and Change. What’s the connection?
When you're scanning the environment for dinosaurs, don't forget to look for the rainbows. One of the most human responses to any workplace change is fear. Fear of what this change may mean to me. My job role My title My self-esteem The tools I currently use in...
Middle Managers – The Salami in the Change Sandwich
Middle Managers are an integral cog in the change wheel They are instrumental in driving the change forward through their direct reports, yet, despite this, Middle Managers are often left out of discussions or consultation regarding change and then have the unenviable...
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Hi, I’m Tanya Heaney-Voogt.
For more than 25 years I have been observing organisational and individual behaviours and seeing the impact of unproductive and destructive cultures on organisational effectiveness and individual wellbeing. I help leaders transform workplaces.
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